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Add 3/6 and 36/28

1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 1 8/28

3/6 + 36/28 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    3/6 = 3 × 14/6 × 14 = 42/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    36/28 = 36 × 3/28 × 3 = 108/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/84 + 108/84 = 42 + 108/84 = 150/84
  5. 150/84 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 3/6 + 36/28 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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